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Analyst Insights Alberto Carmona

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Alberto Carmona

Graduated at the University of Seville (Spain) and University of Paderborn (Germany) with a Bachelor in Economics and Business Administration and an Executive MBA from Institute San Telmo (partner school of IESE). Worked in Abengoa Bioenergy from 1999 through 2017 when I founded NixAl Commodities, an Ethanol boutique focused on market intelligence, risk management and engineering. Professional background in financial and commercial activities, promoting and financing renewable energy projects in Europe, Brownfields and Greenfields. I have been active in the international development of Bioethanol since 2001 having lived and worked in The Netherlands, Brazil and U.S., the three main markets, while leading global trading operations, risk management and lobbying.

USDA Surprises Grains Market

  • USDA estimate corn plantings grew 2m acres this year.
  • Corn futures fall 12% in the week.
  • Soybeans rallies on lower stocks and acreage.

Alberto Carmona

10 months ago

5 min read

Dry Weather Concerns for Corn Crops

  • Dry weather in the US leads to deterioration of corn crop.
  • Dry weather in EU may be hitting wheat production.
  • Very slow vessel inspections in the Black Sea corridor.

Alberto Carmona

10 months ago

4 min read

American Corn Planting All But Complete

  • US corn plantings at 96% vs 93% a year ago.
  • 85% has emerged vs 76% last year.
  • However, only 64% is in good/excellent condition vs 73% last year.

Alberto Carmona

11 months ago

4 min read

Dry Weather Raises US Corn Drought Risk

  • USDA believes 34% corn area is experiencing drought.
  • Was 19% last year.
  • Us corn crop condition remains within expectations.

Alberto Carmona

11 months ago

4 min read

Chicago Corn Rallies From Short Covering

  • Dry weather in US pulls Chicago corn higher.
  • US corn planting faster than normal.
  • Black sea grain corridor extension will ease vessel queue.

Alberto Carmona

11 months ago

4 min read

Sub-$6/bu Corn Here To Stay

  • Big progress in US corn planting.
  • China cancels corn purchases again.
  • Black Sea Corridor extended.

Alberto Carmona

11 months ago

3 min read

USDA Expects Large American Corn Crop

  • May WASDE forecasts large US corn crop.
  • Grains markets fall on the news.
  • Negotiations on Black Sea Corridor continue.

Alberto Carmona

12 months ago

5 min read

Doubts Over Black Sea Grain Corridor

  • Russia hardens negotiating position.
  • Russia will need to export large grains crops.
  • EU bans Ukrainian ags imports until June 5th.

Alberto Carmona

12 months ago

2 min read

China Cancels American Corn Purchases

  • Brazilian corn cheaper than American.
  • Brazilian cash values fall on large corn crop.
  • US sellers expect more Chinese cancellations.

Alberto Carmona

12 months ago

4 min read

Some EU Countries Ban Ukrainian Grain Flows

  • Several EU member states act to protect local farmers.
  • Bans allow transit of Ukrainian grains through countries.
  • Brussels is offering aid to try to avoid further unilateral action.

Alberto Carmona

1 year ago

3 min read

April WASDE Neutral for Grains Markets

  • USDA sees global corn stocks down just 1m tonnes this season.
  • Argentina’s corn crop has been revised lower to 37m tonnes.
  • This news was neutral for the corn futures market.

Alberto Carmona

1 year ago

3 min read